The Detroit Lions are not entering the 2026 season with the same national shine they carried a year ago. But they are hardly being dismissed. In ESPN’s preseason NFL Power Rankings, Detroit checks in at No.

Aidan Hutchinson has established himself as one of the NFL’s best defensive ends. However, his career hit a major roadblock in 2024. The Detroit Lions star suffered a fractured tibia and fibula during the season.

Five takeaways from the Detroit Lions' 25-16 win over the Indianapolis Colts to cap the NFL preseason.

Since 2023, the Detroit Lions have had at least three players voted into the NFL Top 100 with quarterback Jared Goff, wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson appearing on the list each year since. Ahead of the 2026 season, the NFL Top 100 featured six Lions, as follows:

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Here's how Lions fans and media reacted to Detroit's NFL preseason finale at the Indianapolis Colts.

The Detroit Lions are hoping to win the NFC North for the third time in four years. They have what looks like a favorable schedule and potentially, one of the NFL’s top offenses.

The Lions host the Jets in Week 3 of NFL action. Here's how to score tickets to the matchup with the latest prices and seats to the game in Detroit.

Here's a look at the Detroit Lions' finalized initial 53-man roster for the 2026 NFL season.

Ex-Detroit Lions cornerback Corey Ballentine might be headed for his 11th team since joining the NFL after the Jacksonville Jaguars released the 30-year-old as part of final 53-man roster cutdowns on Sunday. The 2019 sixth round pick out of Division II Washburn signed with the Jaguars for training camp but didn’t end up making the cut.

In the latest NFL rumors, the Detroit Lions will have a huge decision to make between two star players, but could lose one after the 2026 season.